INTRODUCTION

The Alderley Edge mines in
Cheshire, UK, were mined from the Bronze Age (c. 4000 years
ago) until the early 20th century..

Most of the mines are still accessible although many
surface features have been obscured by vegetation over the years.

Many of the mines are owned by
the National Trust and have been leased from them by the
Derbyshire Caving Club which maintains access and continues
to explore and search for areas of mining that have been
closed for centuries.

From 1995 to 2005, a fairly
comprehensive study was made of the mines by a project team lead by the Manchester
Museum and the National Trust. The results of this study have been published
by the Manchester University Press.

In this website, you will find information about the
mines, their history and their current state. Some of the information is not
publicly available, such as maps showing the locations of the mines, but
for further information you can contact the Club. There is also
information about the Derbyshire Caving Club and its
activities and links to other sites of related interest. Lastly, there is
a section on going underground in general
covering caves, mines and other sites.

Please feel free to comment on the site or send me any
information that may add to the value of the site or
knowledge about Alderley Edge and its mines.